‘We failed to keep these children safe’: Victorian government to apologise for sexual abuse at public schools

Premier Jacinta Allan acknowledges the state’s education department failed to listen when children spoke outFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier has admitted the government failed to keep children safe from sexual abuse at several state schools, including Beaumaris primary school, where an inquiry found four paedophiles allegedly preyed on students in the 1960s and 70s.Jacinta Allan and the deputy premier and education minister, Ben Carroll, on Wednesday announced the government would accept all nine recommendations of an inquiry into allegations of historical abuse at the school.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Jun 19, 2024 - 10:30
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‘We failed to keep these children safe’: Victorian government to apologise for sexual abuse at public schools

Premier Jacinta Allan acknowledges the state’s education department failed to listen when children spoke out

The Victorian premier has admitted the government failed to keep children safe from sexual abuse at several state schools, including Beaumaris primary school, where an inquiry found four paedophiles allegedly preyed on students in the 1960s and 70s.

Jacinta Allan and the deputy premier and education minister, Ben Carroll, on Wednesday announced the government would accept all nine recommendations of an inquiry into allegations of historical abuse at the school.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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